Library Calendar of Events

We have special programs and events each month at the Library. Our monthly calendars help keep you informed (links in blue buttons to download).

Programs occur Monday-Thursday, and on Saturdays. (the Library is closed on Fridays & Sundays)

Check back with us for a new calendar each month OR check out our Library Facebook Page.

For more information, many of our special Library Events and Library Programs are described further below:

Dec. 2024 Calendar
JAN 2025 Calendar

Special Seasonal Programs

5th Annual Winter Bookmark Contest!

Open to all ages. Entry deadline is January 6, 2025.

All ages are invited to submit an original bookmark design. The theme is A Winter Wonderland. Only one bookmark entry per person please.

Contest rules are all listed on the entry form template. You must use the entry form template for your submittal. The Entry Form is available for download here or pick one up at the Library.

Blue wintery background with 3 cartoon kids with presents. Text says Winter Wonderland Bookmark Contest

Download Contest Entry Form

Winter Reading Challenge

Now through March 17th

All ages are invited to participate in the Winter Reading Challenge. Sign up and complete challenges to earn points. By completing 5, 10, or 15 challenges - you become eligible for prizes!

More details, including the list of challenges, can be found on this Winter Reading Flyer.

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right or on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

So get signed up and start completing those challenges!

Winter Reading Challenge flyer, with QR code to sign up and log challenges

Weekly Programs
Great programs at your local Library every week!

Baby / Toddler Storytime Thursdays!

10:30am - Thursdays at the Library

Babies and their caregivers are welcome to join us on Thursday mornings for tickle rhymes and wiggle songs!

We will sing, read, and share best practices to promote early literacy skills. This is a lapsit story time best for ages 0-2.

Baby and Toddler Storytime, every Thursday at 10:30am. Open to ages 0 to 2.

Preschool Storytime Tuesdays!

10:30am - Tuesdays at the Library

LA HORA DE CUENTOS

Every Tuesday we enjoy stories, songs, counting, dancing, and a great way for parent interaction with your little one.

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

We also sneak in lots of early literacy and social skill building. See more for English here. and Spanish here.

Preschool Storytime every Tuesday at 10:30am. For ages 5 and under

Chess Club Mondays!

5:00 - 6:30pm - Monday, Jan 27

Join all ages & levels of experience for a game of strategy and problem solving. You're invited to learn and master the art of chess. No registration necessary.

* Students under 12 must be signed in and accompanied by parent or designated adult while in the library. We require the parent/responsible person to remain onsite throughout the program. There is seating available on the patio (weather permitting) or you may stay in your vehicle in the parking lot. Please see staff if another arrangement needs to be made.

Closeup of a chess board with two chess pieces, one black and one white on it

S.T.E.M. Thursdays!

4:30pm - Thursdays at the Library

Your local library is the place that offers exploration and discovery: S.T.E.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - with projects chosen to engage children. (ages 5+)

Free to all explorers recommended ages 5+. No registration required.

STEM schedule for November, meeting every Thursday at 4:30pm at the Library

Homeschool Hangout

1st Wednesday each month
(January will be on Jan 8th, due to New Years holiday)

January Program: tbd

Are you a new homeschool parent? Are you looking to make connections to other homeschool groups? Do you want a place the kids can play and learn?

Join us for coffee and connections the first Wednesday of the month!

homeschool hangout flyer for Dec 11th at 10:30am. join us for cookie decorating and holiday cards with seniors at the senior center

Teen Programs

Hogwarts Homework Club

2:30-3:30pm on Tuesdays

Teens are welcome to join us at the Library to enjoy some snacks and work on their homework.

Hogwarts Homework Club for teens. Tuesdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm at the Library

Teen Art Club

3:30pm, Thursday January 23 at Safe Room

Ages 13+ are invited to the Safe Room (11842 Otto Ln) to practice their art skills.

January's project will be: Pastels- Northern Lights

Call ahead to the Library to register for event.

Blue background with black scissors and text: Teen Art - January Project: Pastels, Northern Lights. Ages 13+, call to register. Thursday, Jan 23, 3:30pm at Safe Room

Teen Game Day

Saturday, January 25
Noon - Trivia
1pm - Free Play

Ages 13+ are invited to the Library for Teen Game Day, to include trivia and free play time.

No registration is required.

Black pink and green background. Text Says: Teen Game Day, Saturday January 25. Trivia at Noon, Free Play at 1pm. Ages 13+

Adult Programs

Book Club for Adults

1:30pm - Last Wednesday each month.
No registration required

This book chat is for all adult ages to share about our current book selection, what you're currently reading, or what you've read.

We encourage sharing all reviews and suggestions for other members of the group. Great way to reconnect, meet people, make new friends, and add great book ideas to your reading list.

JAN Book Club Meeting: Jan 29th at 1:30pm

JAN Book: tbd

Monthly selections are available for checkout. We offer a Zoom invite if you can't make it to the Library. Speak to your library staff for more information.

Meatless Mondays

4pm - January 6th and 13th

Need healthy recipe ideas? Join us and learn to prepare quick and easy meatless meals.

Circle with text: Meatless Mondays, join us to learn to prepare quick and easy meatless meals. Jan 6th at 13th at 4pm. Background is a lot of colorful vegetables

Teen & Adult Yoga

9am - January 11th at Safe Room

Calling all teens and adults to join us for Yoga on January 11th in the Safe Room (11842 Otto Ln).

Registration is required - call or email the Library.

*Please bring a yoga mat.

Purple and blue swirled background with white outline of person in zen pose. Text says: Teen & adult Yoga, saturday, January 11th at 9am in the Safe Room. Please bring a yoga mat. Registration required.

Library Friends of Arlington

Non-Resident Library Card Sponsorship for Seniors

- Want to join a great library?
- Age 50 or older?
- Live outside the Arlington town limits?

That's the only qualifications needed for this great sponsorship by the Library Friends of Arlington.

See Staff for more information. Offer only available for non-residents & while cards last.

LFA Senior NR Card Sponsor

ART Literacy - All Ages

Spin A Yarn Club - All Ages

Tuesday, January 28 at 3:30

Open to all ages and experience - No registration required.

Join us if you're interested in yarn arts? Want to meet like-minded crafters. You can join to learn crochet/knitting basics from an experienced mentor or work on your own projects.

Supplies and patterns will be provided for those who do not have their own.

Spin a Yarn Knitting and Crochet Club flyer. Open to all ages and experience. Tuesday, Jan 28 at 3:30pm

Kids ZONE DIY Craft Day - Take & Make Kits

Join us on the 2nd Saturday each month for the Kids ZONE DIY Craft Day.

Take & Make craft kits will be available, while supply lasts.

All instructions and supplies will be included and kits will be labeled for any additional glue, tape, etc. will be needed.

Kid Zone Take and Make Craft Kits every second saturday of the month

Art of Zen

Each Saturday in January at the Library.

Join us for this mindful art series that is OPEN to ALL ages!

Jan 4: Vision Boards

Jan 11: Affirmation Magnets

Jan 18: Gratitude Journals

Jan 25: Mindful Coloring

Contact the library for more information, email library@townofarlington.org or call 901.867.1954

Teal and orange paint background. Text says Join us for Art of Zen, a mindful art series for all ages. Every saturday in January

Check out these great Read With Me Storytimes, and other videos on the Storytime Page.

You can also see more on our Library Facebook Page.

 Read With Me Storytime with Ms. Savannah

 Read With Me Storytime with Friends

Bedtime Storytime